Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a qualified Program Officer, Educational Support, S/HE is responsible for planning, implementing, follow-up and provision of assistance on the education of children in SOS Children’s Village to lead the children and youths to independence through educational successes. responsible for planning, implementing, follow-up and provision of assistance on the education of children in SOS Children’s Village to lead the children and youths to independence through educational successes.

What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!

Your role....

While working with us a Program officer, Educational Support you will

Report to:  Deputy National Director

In charge of the following

Priority Tasks and Responsibilities

• Works with mothers to identify the educational needs and problems of each child and on the basis of these, plans regular and tutorial educational programs that meet the needs of the individual child.
• Organizes the system and method by which educational and child personal development data can be collected, recorded, up-dated and reported.
• Sees to it that children are supplied with necessary materials for their education.
• Acts as liaison between the SOS Children's Village, children and schools, maintaining contact with teachers and school staff as necessary.
• Provides advice, guidance and support to mothers on educational issues. children must be made to see learning as a worthwhile, interesting and enjoyable activity.
• Arranges additional educational support to meet the needs of the children such as individual tutoring, after school and holiday remedial classes.
• Assists or directly works on preparation of tutorial programs, supervision of the day-to-day study programs and the supply of educational support materials to the children to lead the TPT program effectively
• Provides children with ongoing career counselling and job orientation designed to prepare them for their eventual independence.
• Plans and implements programs that help mothers improve their own knowledge and skills so that they are able to provide greater educational support to the children.
• Compiles, prepares and submits reports on the educational progress of the children as per the directives thereon
• Conducts regular reviews (at least half-yearly) of each child’s educational progress with the Village Director and relevant SOS mothers to assess educational development and needs.

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

The must haves

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree (Education or similar discipline)

 Experience

• 4 years of relevant experience within Education or similar discipline.

The Pluses:

• Prior INGO Experience in Education.

How to Apply

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Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

"Our selection process is a reflection of our engagement and dedication to acquire talents that promote a safe and enabling environment for children and young people"